Dip, Dye, Emboss, Spritz and Glitz, Part 6

Today, we've reached the next to the last of our series on pages from my techniques album.  Today's pages showcase a little embossing, a little sponging and a couple of ways to use our reinkers.  These are some of my absolute favorite pages in the entire album!  Here we go!

Page 14:
3 Embossed Clothespins:
Attach Sticky Strip to front of mini clothespin, then cover with embossing powder and heat emboss.  I used Pool Party, Gold and Silver EP for my 3 mini clothespins.  It takes longer to emboss this way, so be patient.  The results are worth the wait.
Sponging:
Sponge 3 colors of ink onto Shimmery White CS.  Blend, using a circular motion.  Stamp desired image over the sponged background.

Page 15:
Use a reinker/alcohol mixture to spritz paper doilies.  Let dry and apply a second spritzing if you desire a deeper shade.

Soak mini clothespins in a reinker/water solution to color them.  Allow to soak for at least 10 minutes.  Place on paper towel to dry.

Page 16:
Cover a doily with Versamark ink.  Then cover it with EP.  Heat emboss.  Here, I've used Early Espresso, Silver, and Gold EP.  I love them all.  They are gorgeous!

Additional fun:
This page is NOT in the techniques album, but we used it at my class.  The flowers, obviously, could not be smooshed into an album. 
Use the reinker/alcohol mixture to spritz filter paper flowers.  Let dry and apply a second spritzing if you desire a deeper shade.
Optional:
Add more texture and shades of coloring by lightly brushing the tips of the flower petals with an ink pad.  BE GENTLE WITH YOUR INK PAD, AS THE FOAM IS A LITTLE DELICATE.
Give added glitz by spritzing with a shimmer mist. 
In an upcoming post, I'll show you how I used some gorgeous filter paper flowers in a bouquet.

Come back soon for part 7, as we wrap up our series.

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Dip, Dye, Emboss, Spritz and Glitz, Part 5

Did you even know you could emboss ribbons?  Well, you can!  Are you ready for 3 more technique pages?  Let's jump right in and see what else we can create with my techniques album.  Today is all about silver and gold and a bit of glitter glitz. 
 
Page 11:
Embossed ribbon --- Stamp with Versamark Ink and emboss with Silver EP.  I've shown each ribbon using the design in opposite directions, just to give you more ideas of how it will look.  Our cotton ribbon is perfect for this technique!

Page 12:
Embossed ribbon --- Same technique as page 12 but with a different color of EP.
Stamp with Versamark Ink and emboss with Gold EP.  Again, I've shown each ribbon using the design in opposite directions, just to give you more ideas of how it will look.

Page 13:
Dip lower edge of ribbon into Crystal Effects.  Then dip into glitter.  This is messy, but fun... and pretty.
3 Glitter Clothespins:
Glitter/Crystal Effects / Black, Silver, Gold Glitter ---
Cover clothespin with Sticky Strip, dip into glitter and press glitter into the tape.  Coat with Crystal Effects and let dry overnight.  This keeps the glitter from flaking off the project.  I love the look!

Come back soon for part 6, as our series continues. 

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Embossing Powders Sampler

No matter how much or how little you are 'into' your crafting these days, an Embossing Powders Sampler is a handy thing to have in your crafting area.  It can remind you of how each color looks with a light or dark background and just which colors you have on hand.  I embossed each of my colors on white AND dark CS because the background really makes a difference.  There are so many wonderful things that you can do with embossing powders (EP).  If you haven't done much with heat embossing, I highly recommend it.  Here's how I made my sampler:

Each card, as well as the cover, measures 4 X 4" so it's a nice size for it.  You can keep it handy by your work area, store it with your embossing powders, or hang it up by the ring.

The names of the colors are written on the backs of the samplers.  Doesn't the Tangerine Tango really pop on the black CS?

I embossed the leaves on Chocolate Chip CS, just to see how they looked.  I like the look!

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